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HAMPTON — As part of the continued construction of the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Hampton Segment, contractor crews with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to implement a continuous weekend closure of the I-64 east on- and off-ramps at Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road (exit 267). The ramp closures are scheduled to begin as early as Friday, July 11, at 9 p.m. and will remain in place through the weekend until 5 a.m. on Monday, July 14, to allow for storm pipe installation at both ramps. All work is weather- and schedule-dependent; therefore, this schedule is subject to change.
During the full weekend closures, signed detours will be in place to direct traffic as follows.
To access I-64 east during the on-ramp closure from Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road:
- Motorists traveling eastbound on Settlers Landing Road will be directed to Woodland Road, East Mercury Boulevard, and Mallory Street to access the on-ramp to I-64 east.
- Motorists traveling westbound on Woodland Road will be directed to Settlers Landing Road, Wine Street, East Queen Street, Eaton Street, and return to Settlers Landing Road. Motorists will then follow the eastbound detour route to Woodland Road, East Mercury Boulevard, and Mallory Street to access the on-ramp to I-64 east.
To access Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road from I-64 during the off-ramp closure:
- Motorists on I-64 east will be directed to exit at Mallory Street (exit 268), take the Mallory Street on-ramp to I-64 west, and exit at Woodland Road (exit 267).
Motorists are encouraged to use I-664 as an alternate route to avoid the work area when possible and are reminded to use caution when traveling near work zones, obey posted speed limits, follow lane markings and barrier guides, be alert to digital message signs and drive distraction-free.
Before hitting the road, consider using VDOT's free 511 Virginia traffic tools, or the free 511-integrated Waze GPS app, to check for the most up-to-date road and travel conditions. VDOT’s 511Virginia website and mobile app offer information about construction, traffic, incidents, and congestion, as well as access to traffic cameras, weather-related impacts and more.
Hampton Roads Express Lanes Hampton Segment (Phase 4C) Project
This work is part of the HREL Hampton Segment that includes converting the three existing east- and westbound general purpose lanes on I-64 into one Express Lane, one part-time Express Lane, and two general purpose lanes in each direction. The project will widen I-64, repave the existing lanes, and add an additional 12-foot-wide travel lane in each direction from west of Mallory Street (exit 268) to LaSalle Avenue (exit 265A) for a total of 2 miles. This section of the interstate includes work on six mainline bridges and one pedestrian underpass. The two eastbound bridges over the Hampton River will be replaced, and the westbound Hampton River bridge will be widened and rehabilitated.
The HREL Hampton Segment will ultimately become a part of an overall continuous 45-mile high-occupancy toll Express Lanes network on I-64, from west of Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News to the I-264/I-664 Bowers Hill interchange in Chesapeake. As traffic demand continues to increase in the region, incorporating the Express Lanes dynamic tolling model, together with other interstate improvements, provides an additional approach to managing congestion in the long term and providing more travel choices and a reliable travel network for Hampton Roads motorists. For more information on the Hampton Roads Express Lanes projects and to learn more about construction updates, traffic impacts and to sign-up to receive project updates, visit 64expresslanes.org.
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